I want a M4/AR15

As a result of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, President Obommunist is going to pull out all stops to get his long anticipated gun ban. He was so delighted when that horror occurred that he could hardly wait to get started. I knew that this day was coming. I told people face to face and wrote about it on the internet. I said that, as soon as a bloody slaughter came to pass, that the White House Fuhrer would spring into action.
But, Obummer has a lot of boot-lickers even among gun owners! Some said to me “ He’s got too many other problems to worry about Our Guns.” “He’s never shown any interest in banning guns (the moron that said that was living in some kind of a fantasy world).” ‘I’ll worry about it when it comes to pass; if it ever does.” And, so it went. But, I and millions of others knew that when the time was ripe, he would strike like a rattlesnake! And, that’s just what happened!
Now, millions of Americans are crowding into gun stores and gun shows trying to find certain guns and ammo that they want. A big demand item the an M4/AR15/M16 in some form or other. But, they are all sold out. The factories are months behind on filling orders. And, who knows what may happen by then? What will the Moslem Communist do to us? He has plans for us--ALL BAD!
In the event that you haven’t been able to obtain a M4 you may want to consider something else. You better get something before it’s too late! I offer a few suggestions.
The Ruger Mini-14. It’s not as good as the M4, but, it still is a good reliable rifle. It shoots the same .223/5.56 caliber. And, there are high capacity magazines available for it. You could do worse. I actually like the gun, but I do think that, if I had my druthers, I would prefer a M4. But, it’s probably too late for me now. Like millions of others I procrastinated. and now I’ll probably never have a M4.
Some AKs are chambered for the .223. These are generally good performing rifles. They have high cap magazines, too. That is, if there are any left. AKs are noted for being used for long periods of time with little cleaning or maintenance. If you run across one of these, grab it! It may be your last chance to get a semi auto repeater in that caliber.
Although I don’t know much about it, Kel-Tec has a carbine (SU-16C) that is chambered in .223. It is a light, handy little carbine that might be useful. It is a possibility for someone who desires a semi-auto in .223.
Of course, there are other actions available in that caliber. Almost every gun manufacturer offers a bolt action .223. Also, there are slide actions, single shots and lever actions. So, if there is still any low cost ammo available, you should be able to find something in which to shoot it.

Good luck finding a Mini-14. They are all gone in my area. There is still a pretty good amount of ARs to my surprise, but my last name isn't Trump so they are a little out of my price range. I'm glad I got my hands on a few before the government went full retard.

If you really want a rifle Ruger makes a 10/22 that seems to be in stock and still at a reasonable price

Things seem to be coming back though just not very fast. It definitely sucks for those of us who did this prior to all the BS.

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Well, this is a gun building web forum & there are lots of M16A1 kits on the market right now. Nodak is taking orders again & they have a nice retro M16A1 receiver. Barrels will soon be back in stock at Green Mountain.
The problem will be finding any ammo.

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I already have a couple of Minis. And, I am pretty well stocked up on ammo in that caliber. I do think that an M4/AR15 would be a worthwhile addition to what I already have. But, as an old retired man, dollars come in pretty slowly these days. So, I'll probably have to make do with my Minis. I also have the 10/22 along with a number of high cap mags. And, a lot of .22LR ammo.

I already have a couple of Minis. And, I am pretty well stocked up on ammo in that caliber. I do think that an M4/AR15 would be a worthwhile addition to what I already have. But, as an old retired man, dollars come in pretty slowly these days. So, I'll probably have to make do with my Minis. I also have the 10/22 along with a number of high cap mags. And, a lot of .22LR ammo.

yes the AR is certainly worth the effort. the least expensive road is still "roll your own".

sometimes JSE has complete uppers for $400 even after the panic--

the hard part would today would be getting a lower and lower parts kit since their OOS everywhere i could not even guess at what they might cost.

a few months back a very good lower could be bought for $95-$120 any day of the week , and every once in a while they would be on sale for $58-$60 --lower parts kits sold for $49-$65.

i bought a imported m4 stock form SMG long after the panic for $26 buffer tube,spring and buffer -- it is a little light compared to the real one --but it still works--

i sort of doubt that were going to see these kind of sales for several years if ever. parts may come back a lot closer to retail in the next few months as the panic slows down and things start getting back in stock.

were seeing that some on mags --every so often the good ar mags come back in stock for $18 bucks or so and they sell every day for about $29 --

i sure some of the AK guys here on GUNCO could probably cook up a way to tune up the mini without blowing a bunch of $$$ on it.

like maybe cut the barrel back to 16" or even 14.5" re-crown it , thread it for a heavy ar-15 style FH to dampen them vibes .

maybe change that brass pill to "jet down" the gas a little.

generally tighten up some of the gas and moving parts with better bolts and threading ----

maybe a do a little work on the sights and the trigger--won't be as easy ans an AR--still can be done.

i am sure you could make a mini a decent arm with a little tune -up work.